Why do the baboons eat clay from the roads?

This clay is added to the materials used to resurface the road and it’s believed it may provide benefits like relieving gastro-intestinal discomfort, detoxifying  toxins and providing micronutrients and antibiotic benefits.


Mormile, J. 2024. An interdisciplinary study on the human-baboon interface in Rooiels, South Africa. PHD dissertation. University of Cape Town.